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Victorian lockdown and federal support
Q. The Victorian government has criticised the federal government for rolling out the Covid-19 vaccines too slowly, leaving quarantine up to state governments, and not providing businesses with enough support during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Which of the following statements is closer to your view?
Total | Gender | Age Group | Federal Voting Intention | |||||||
Male | Female | 18-34 | 35-54 | 55+ | Labor | TOTAL: Coalition | Greens | TOTAL: Other | ||
The Victorian government is raising valid concerns about the federal government’s performance | 55% | 52% | 58% | 62% | 55% | 50% | 73% | 38% | 65% | 45% |
The Victorian government is just seeking to shift the blame for its own failings | 45% | 48% | 42% | 38% | 45% | 50% | 27% | 62% | 35% | 55% |
Base (n) | 1,104 | 542 | 562 | 347 | 364 | 393 | 346 | 404 | 108 | 141 |
State | |||||
NSW | VIC | QLD | SA | WA | |
The Victorian government is raising valid concerns about the federal government’s performance | 53% | 61% | 52% | 55% | 55% |
The Victorian government is just seeking to shift the blame for its own failings | 47% | 39% | 48% | 45% | 45% |
Base (n) | 349 | 278 | 225 | 89 | 108 |
- 55% of Australians think the Victorian government is raising valid concerns about the federal government’s performance, and 45% think the Victorian government is just seeking to shift the blame for its own failings.
- While it’s the majority view across all states, Victorians are the most likely to think the Victorian government is raising valid concerns about the federal government’s performance (61% to 53% of those in NSW, 52% of Queenslanders, and 55% of South Australians and Western Australians respectively).

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